International Admissions Counselor

Job description

Job code: 007180
Pay grade: D
Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

Establishes admissions criteria for all foreign systems of education and applies criteria in the recruitment, admission and advising of international students.

Major duties

  • Evaluates educational credentials, financial documents and English language proficiency for undergraduate and graduate applicants to the University. Evaluates individual courses for transfer credit.
  • Recruits and advises prospective foreign applicants regarding University programs of study, U.S. immigration regulations and University requirements. Generates credit evaluations by determining University course equivalency and awards transfer credits. Advises current students regarding academic, immigration, financial and personal matters.
  • Advises University academic and administrative departments, foreign government agencies and recruiting agencies in interpretation of admission standards, U.S. immigration regulations, financial and other matters.
  • Organizes and participates in international student recruiting through international travel. Collaborates with unit staff in reviewing and selecting promotional materials, including application brochures, banners and informational flyers. Follows-up with prospective student leads and provides a trip report which includes concerns and recommendations.
  • Researches foreign educational systems to establish admissions criteria for applicants.
  • Conducts presentations for the international student orientation program. Attends and participates in other University and cross-cultural programs.

Minimum qualifications

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

Required education

  • Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

Required experience

  • One year's relevant experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of U.S. immigration policies and regulations.
  • Knowledge of international educational systems and structures.
  • Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness.

Required other

  • U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to meet the federal requirements to serve as a Designated School Official (for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security) and Alternate Responsible Officer (for the U.S. Department of State).

Desired qualifications

Desired experience

  • International work or study experience.

Desired other

  • Foreign language skills suitable for interpretation of application credentials.

Physical requirements

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Working conditions

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2017-07-27

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.